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Pregnant Workers Have Rights, No Matter What the Supreme Court Says About UPS

Harvard Business Review

Such simple modifications improve employee morale and productivity, reduce absenteeism, and keep women on the job at a time when they often need their income the most — before the arrival of a new child. The agency has indeed been filing pregnancy-related actions against companies nationwide.

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

In 2013, GE had reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 32% and water use by 45% compared to 2004 and 2006 baselines, respectively, resulting in $300 million in savings. One study found that morale was 55% better in companies with strong sustainability programs, compared to those with poor ones, and employee loyalty was 38% better.